The Buffalo Stars will offer a Student Coach Mentoring Program for young, aspiring hockey coaches. This program will be open to boys and girls ages 13-17 who would like to begin coaching in the near future.
Applicants to this program will be assigned to a current Buffalo Stars Coach. The applicant will shadow the coach and participate in both on ice and off-ice instruction.
Prospective Student Coaches:
- Must attend a training session conducted by the local hockey association.
- Must always be under the supervision of a carded, screened adult coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs, and in the locker room.
- May help out at practices, clinics, try-outs only. (May not play during scrimmages or games).
- Must wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
- May only work with players at least one full playing age level down.
- The organization that is using the student coach must provide a form indicating on what team he/she is participating as a student coach, and, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player.
- Upon reaching the age of 18, the student coach must comply with all USA Hockey coaching and screening rules and regulations.
- May not act as the head coach or assistant coach during practices or games.
Applicants to this program will apply by sending an email to the Buffalo Stars Coaching Director Tim O’Connor. The applicant shall state his or her hockey experience in the email. Applicants will be selected and notified of their acceptance into the program by February 1st. Contact Tim O’Connor at:[email protected]
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